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Eugene Onegin

Book • 1833
Written by Alexander Pushkin, 'Eugene Onegin' is a novel in verse that follows the life of Eugene Onegin, a bored and cynical dandy from Saint Petersburg.

The story unfolds as Onegin inherits a country estate and befriends Vladimir Lensky, a young poet.

Onegin rejects the love of Tatyana Larina, leading to a duel with Lensky that ends in tragedy.

Years later, Onegin returns to St. Petersburg and becomes obsessed with winning Tatyana's affection, now that she is married to a nobleman.

The novel is renowned for its artful verse narrative and its detailed portrayal of Russian society in the early 19th century.

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Lisa Marciano
as a literary example of rejection in a romantic relationship.
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FACING REJECTION
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Melvyn Bragg
as the topic for the next week's episode.
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The American Populists
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Randall Wallace
in relation to his storytelling style.
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219. Narrative, Story, and Writing pt. 1
Mentioned as a film adaptation of Pushkin's verse novel.
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